Mepkin Abbey Maternity Session | Charleston, SC Maternity Photographer

After weeks of planning, location hunting and then rainy weather, I was thrilled with how the evening turned out for this sweet couple's maternity session. Mepkin Abbey in Monks Corner, South Carolina is a beautiful backdrop. The grounds feature live oaks, old bricks and an overgrown field with wild flowers with the most perfect sunset. It was hot, the bugs were out and we even saw an alligator... just what you expect from a South Carolina summer evening.  

I already called dibs on mom's dress if you were wandering :) 

Check back in a few weeks to see their little bundle of joy! I'm so excited to meet him. 

First Look: Folly Beach Sunset Maternity Session | Folly Beach Maternity Photographer

Because there were two stars of the show last night... 

Rain in Charleston is pretty rare. Or at least it feels that way after living in Seattle for three years.  We had gone days without a drop of rain and then on session day, it was pouring! We pushed the session back until the next day without a chance of rain and hoped for the best since Missy and her husband were on vacation at Folly Beach. 

Y'all, last night was perfection. Cotten candy clouds over the surf and a pug wearing a bow-tie. What could be better that that? 

Folly Beach Maternity Photographer

Sunset at Folly Beach | Folly Beach Maternity Photographer

Folly Beach has always been a special place for this out-of-town couple. They've visited many times and were even married on the beach. When it came time to do their maternity pictures, it was only fitting that they drove back down to "their beach". It was a perfect early fall night at Folly. The sun even put on a show for them - the sky was the most beautiful shades of pinks and oranges. 

First Look | Monks Corner Maternity Session | Charleston Maternity Photographer

The most beautiful couple in a stunning location (mom in the most perfect dress). Y'all, this is maternity session perfection. Can't wait to meet this little guy!

And because I couldn't decide. Which do you prefer? Color or B&W? 

Hampton Park Maternity Session | Charleston Maternity Photographer

Pam was one of the first people I met in Washington. We instantly hit it off because, even though we met on the opposite side of the country, we grew up about 20 minutes apart in Georgia. I'm pretty sure we were friends from that day on. The Navy has a way of doing that. We've endured deployments and celebrated homecomings. We've run many miles and races together, prayed together, and just did life together. We were thrilled to get orders to Charleston, the town where they had also moved.

And now we get to celebrate with them because they are adding a little girl to their family! With Pam's sweet, compassionate spirit and Kyle's calm, patient soul, this baby is going to have two of the most amazing parents! 

It was a warm evening in downtown Charleston, but Hampton Park was so good to us. Although it had rained for days prior, the sun was shining and the flowers were in full bloom. 

I know I speak for everyone when I say that I cannot wait to meet this little girl! I hope she knows how much she was prayed for and how many people already love her. 

First Look | Hampton Park Maternity Session | Charleston Maternity Photographer

The joy of new life. We can't wait to meet you baby girl!

Waiting for Baby | Summerville, South Carolina

Some people are just born to be mothers and this glowing mom to (almost) 4 babies is one of them! She braved a morning at the park with 3 little ones to document her current pregnancy without batting an eyelash. 

First Look: Azalea Park Maternity Session | Summerville, SC | Charleston Maternity Photographer

This momma of (almost) 4 wears motherhood well! 

First Look | Folly Beach Maternity Session | Charleston Maternity Photographer

This beautiful momma is 37 weeks with a sweet baby boy. We meet up at Folly Beach for a quick maternity session before the little guy makes his arrival! 

Maternity Session At Point No Point, WA | Silverdale Materntiy Photographer

It was a perfect summer night at Point No Point in Hansville, WA. The sun was glowing, the air was still warm and the water was the prettiest shade of blue. I bet you'd never guess that Nikki was 38 weeks when we took these pictures, would ya? She wears pregnancy well and I cannot wait to see her as a mom. Here's to hoping that little boy decides it's go time soon!